Public Health research Workshop. Patient Empowerment for managing Chronic health conditions

Social care definitions oCare home: any establishment providing accommodation with personal or nursing care. oCare homes registered to provide nursing care are sometimes referred to as 'care homes that provide nursing care' or 'nursing homes' to differentiate them from other homes. Nursing care in care homes is provided by NHS-registered nurses. oThe provision of personal care services varies between local authority areas but usually covers help with personal hygiene, continence management, assistance with eating, personal assistance and simple treatment.